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Welcome to the APPG on Fisheries newsletter. Through regular updates, we aim to keep you informed of policy developments, Parliamentary announcements and sector headlines. We also provide round-ups of current Committee inquiries and fisheries-focused monitoring of the Parliamentary record, Hansard.
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Parliament News | Fisheries News | Hansard Monitoring
APPG Event | Local Decision-Making for UK Fishing

Many thanks to all who attended our Local Decision-Making for UK Fishing event on Tuesday. The recording of the event and a report of the Q&A section are now available at the link below.
Event Recording and Q&A Report

Parliament News
UK and Norway Sign Historic Fisheries Agreement

The UK-Norway Fisheries Framework Agreement is the first of its kind for the UK as a newly independent coastal state. It sets out the terms for the UK and Norway to hold annual negotiations on access to waters and quotas. The treaty incorporates the same principles that the UK is currently seeking with the EU.
Northern Ireland Accepts UK Fisheries Bill

Stormont has passed a key piece of legislation that approves the extension of the UK Fisheries Bill to Northern Ireland. Edwin Poots, the Agriculture Minister for Northern Ireland, said it was necessary to adopt the Bill to ensure they were able to support the fishing industry after the transition period.

2019 UK Sea Fisheries Statistics Published

The MMO has published the UK Sea Fisheries Statistics report for 2019. Key figures show a decrease in landings compared to 2018, mainly driven by a reduction in quota by key pelagic species, and highlight the UK’s status as a net importer of fish.

Fisheries Bill Enters Report Stage

The Fisheries Bill underwent scrutiny by the Public Bill Committee, who reported their findings to the House in mid-September. The Report Stage for the Bill will begin from a date yet to be announced. The transcripts for the Committee Stage debates are available here.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
Seafarers UK Releases Landmark Report on Fishers' Financial Vulnerabilities
The report examines how small-scale fishers in UK coastal communities could become more financially resilient with the help of charities and the government.

Marine Scotland Seeks Views on Effects of Pandemic on Fisheries and Aquaculture
Marine Scotland has launched three surveys that aim to collect information on how the sector has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Scottish Nephrops Fleet Exploring How to Revitalise Sector
With the assistance of the Scottish Government, Scotland's Nephrops industry are hoping to introduce measures to aid recovery following the effects of the pandemic.

Seafish Publishes Review of Effects of Pandemic on UK Seafood Supply Chain
Seafish aim for the report to help businesses, organisations and the government understand the pandemic’s impacts across the seafood sector.

UN Report on Role of Fisheries Management in Aiding Ocean Biodiversity
It concludes that responsible fisheries management can help maintain or rebuild ocean biodiversity, drawing on case studies from around the world.

Hansard Monitoring
Hansard is the official record of debates, votes and ministerial statements in Parliament. Our newsletters gather together any debates or questions concerning fisheries that have recently taken place.


Question | Defra | 30 Sep | Support for Upskilling in the Fishing Sector

Question | Defra | 30 Sep | Guidance from Defra to IFCAs

Debate | Commons | 29 Sep | Internal Market Bill, including Fisheries Devolution

Question | Transport | 29 Sep | Fishing Vessel Automatic Identification System

Question | Defra | 29 Sep | Labelling of Fresh Fish with Salt Added

Question | Defra | 28 Sep | Fish Quota Allocation Statutory Authority

Question | Defra | 28 Sep | Consultation on Landing More Fish in the UK

Question | Defra | 25 Sep | Plans for Regulating Supertrawlers in UK Waters

Question | Defra | 24 Sep | Sales Notes for Fish Landed in England by UK Vessels

Question | Defra | 24 Sep | Sales Notes with Incomplete Data in England

Question | Defra | 24 Sep | Control and Enforcement of Landings, Catches and Sales

Question | Defra | 24 Sep | Electronic Sales Notes from ESR Registered Buyers

Question | Defra | 23 Sep | Export Health Certificates for UK Landings to Europe

Question | Defra | 23 Sep | Third Country Status for Fish Exports to the EU

Question | Defra | 23 Sep | Deep Sea Access Regulation and Trawling

Debate | Commons | 22 Sep | Internal Market Bill, including Fisheries Market Access

Question | Defra | 21 Sep | Health Certification Systems for Exports to the EU

Question | Defra | 21 Sep | Supertrawlers in Marine Protected Areas

Question | Defra | 21 Sep | Fishing Businesses after the Transition Period

Question | Defra | 21 Sep | Effects of Fisheries Bill on Employment and Food

Question | Defra | 21 Sep | Support for Fishing Industry in Ynys Môn Constituency

Question | Defra | 18 Sep | Licences for Dee Estuary Cockle Fishery

Question | Defence | 17 Sep | Minesweeper for Fisheries Protection

Question | Scottish Parliament | 16 Sep | Impact of Brexit on Scotland's Fisheries
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Jacob Ashton, Katrina Ryan and Rebecca Kaye
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
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